45+ Years Criminal Defense
Experience in California





Being accused of a sex crime can feel overwhelming and terrifying. Your freedom, reputation, and future are at stake. With over 40 years of successful experience defending Californians accused of sex crimes, the attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have the skill, compassion, and aggressive approach you need in this critical time.
Defending those charged with a sex crime is a difficult task due to the complex nature of the crime, the emotional outcry from the media, and the prosecution’s adverse portrayal of the person accused. It is rare to find a criminal defense law firm who has the experience, resources and training necessary to win these emotionally charged cases. That is why it is of the utmost importance that you speak with a law firm who has extensive experience and success in dealing in these types of cases. By working closely with private investigators and expert witnesses, your sex crimes attorney at Wallin and Klarich has developed a comprehensive understanding of how the sex crimes cases operate and will develop a unique defense strategy specifically tailored to the facts of your individual sex crimes case.
When you contact Wallin & Klarich immediately, our attorneys can proactively intervene before charges are filed, negotiate with prosecutors, and significantly minimize the negative impact of allegations.
There are numerous sex related offenses that are criminalized under the California Penal Code. These include:
You can learn more about each of the sex crimes listed on this page by visiting our Sex Crimes Website.
If you or your loved one is facing serious time behind bars due to sex crime allegations in California, call us now.
If you are convicted of a sexual offense in California, you face a potentially lengthy jail or prison sentence and strict probationary terms depending upon the nature and circumstances of the offense. In addition, the court may require you to register as a sex offender under California Penal Code section 290. This duty requires you to annually update your registration with a local law enforcement agency for as long as you work, live, or attend school in California. Your name, address and photograph will also be released to the public on a sexual offender website run by the Department of Justice. If you fail to register as a sex offender, you can face an additional criminal charge for violating Penal Code section 290. The stigma of being classified as a sex offender can be devastating for both your personal and professional life. An experienced sex crimes attorney at Wallin & Klarich can vigorously fight for your chance to avoid this harmful criminal consequence.
If you retain Wallin & Klarich to defend you at the earliest of your case, we can make arrangements to minimize the embarrassment and pain of being prosecuted for a sex crime. Rather than allowing you to be arrested at home or at work, we can contact law enforcement and attempt to arrange for you to turn yourself in. We can attempt to have you released on your own recognizance or on significantly reduced bail. In some cases, we can negotiate with prosecutors before charges are filed, convincing them to file less serious charges than law enforcement requested, or sometimes no charges at all.
When defending a client against sex crime charges, Wallin & Klarich mounts a thorough defense by often arranging a psychological evaluation of the client. Many times, this evaluation shows that the client doesn’t fit the sexual profile of the crime he or she is charged with. We will also often enlist the assistance of medical experts to review medical records as well as investigators to interview key witnesses. In some cases, we are able to uncover a history of dishonesty on the accuser’s part, or evidence that the accuser has a motive to lie.
“WK has helped my family in more ways than I can express. They were kind & understanding. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.” – Harvey S.
“Wallin & Klarich is an amazing law firm. I was looking at 6 years minimum for my charge and it got dropped to one year county time which would be 6 months. I was blessed and did one month.” – Edgar C.
“We are so thankful for the legal advice and support provided. Extremely timely and responsive. So thankful for the team at Wallin & Klarich!” – Marci R.
If you or your loved one is facing sex crimes charges in Southern California, call us at (714-587-4068) and let us show you how we protect our own. With offices throughout Southern California, you can meet with us immediately at any of our locations: Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Victorville.
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